Armodafinil
Armodafinil 250MG
What is Armodafinil?
Armodafinil is a wakefulness-promoting medication used primarily to treat excessive sleepiness caused by narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, or shift work sleep disorder. It functions by altering neurotransmitters in the brain to promote alertness and reduce excessive daytime sleepiness. Armodafinil is taken orally and has a longer half-life than its racemic counterpart, modafinil, potentially offering sustained vigilance throughout the day.Side Effects
- Chest pain, trouble breathing
- Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
- Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
Warnings
- This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.
- Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
- If you use a CPAP machine while you sleep, continue to use it. Armodafinil is not a substitute for a CPAP machine.
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
- Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
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What is Armodafinil ?
Armodafinil is a wakefulness-promoting medication used primarily to treat excessive sleepiness caused by narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, or shift work sleep disorder. It functions by altering neurotransmitters in the brain to promote alertness and reduce excessive daytime sleepiness. Armodafinil is taken orally and has a longer half-life than its racemic counterpart, modafinil, potentially offering sustained vigilance throughout the day.- Chest pain, trouble breathing
- Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
- Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Sores or white patches on your lips, mouth, or throat
- Unusual mood or behavior, thoughts of suicide
- Feeling agitated, aggressive, confused, depressed, excited, or irritated
- Fever, swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in neck, armpit, or groin
- Yellow skin or eyes
- This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.
- Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
- If you use a CPAP machine while you sleep, continue to use it. Armodafinil is not a substitute for a CPAP machine.
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
- Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, high blood pressure, or a history of mental health problems, depression, or drug or alcohol abuse.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Serious skin reactionsSerious allergic reactions that may involve multiple organs, such as your liver or kidneysUnusual mood or behavior
- This medicine may prevent hormonal birth control from working. Use a second form of birth control while you are taking armodafinil, and continue to use both forms for 1 month after your last dose.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
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